The average train between Rugby and Colchester takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Rugby to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rugby and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Rugby to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Rugby to Colchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Colchester is 157.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 4m.